BBC Politics

He will take over at Number 10 tomorrow with plans to focus on tackling the cost of living

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The incoming PM is expected to announce fresh support for the North Sea from day one of his premiership.

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Meanwhile Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch says Burnham is a "people pleaser", ahead of him becoming prime minister on Monday.

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Jingye said it will take action "through legal means to the very end" after the UK government nationalised British Steel.

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A spokesperson for the incoming prime minister says his government would “put its focus where people need it right now”.

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When Burnham becomes PM, he'll find it harder to wear the wardrobe that's central to his political brand.

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Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg, the Conservative leader accused the incoming PM of not knowing "what the country's priorities are".

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Who is the real Andy Burnham? Laura Kuenssberg talks to more than 20 people who know him to work it out

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Sir Ed Davey says Gianni Infantino and world football's governing body is "destroying the integrity of the beautiful game".

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The list of people taking on Nigel Farage contains 20 independents and a number of joke candidates.

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There is belief in the party that the new leader could put Labour back in the political match, political editor Chris Mason writes.

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The new Labour leader says his government will deliver the biggest change in British politics for 40 years.

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Labour MPs pay tribute to the outgoing prime minister after his emotional final speech in parliament.

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Patrick Spencer is found not guilty by a jury after a trial at Southwark Crown Court.

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Burnham was confirmed as the new Labour leader.

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The leader of South Kesteven District Council says the changes "beggar belief".

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The Labour leader says there has been "too much" speculation about who will be in his top team.

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This is expected to be the final police and crime commissioner election held, unless anyone else steps down or leaves the role by other means.

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He is set to replace Sir Keir Starmer as the UK's PM on Monday after winning Labour's leadership race.

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The next prime minister promised nothing less than the biggest change in British politics in 40 years in his first speech as Labour leader.

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Van Heel, known as Frankie, is a marketing executive who has been in a relationship with Burnham since their university days.

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The BBC's chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what Andy Burnham intends to do as the new leader of the Labour party.

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Senedd member Cai Parry-Jones said the alleged threat was made against him and his family.

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Zack Polanski says he "hasn't been offered anything" despite concerns over he and other politicians' safety.

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Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.

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From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.

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Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.

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Helen Grant replaced Ann Widdecombe as MP for Maidstone and the Weald in the 2010 general election.

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The government of Pakistan says it has "no connection whatsoever" with the case of Shabir Ahmed.

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Argentina could be disciplined by Fifa for the celebrations after the World Cup win over England.

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